I am loving the first one, it feels like a forever piece to me. I do love the black shades on the last and also the shape, but the Fleur De lis makes it look a bit trendy to me. If it did not have that stamped on the shade, that would be another great choice, but I am sticking with the first one!! IMHO, xo Kathysue

Wow all so beautiful but for me it would be between the classic lantern from Wisteria and the fleur de lis fixtures..sooo beautiful! I cannot wait to see what you choose! The burlap is fun but I would hate to think of how it wears over time with grease and the air of cooking that wafts through a kitchen.

I am building a house right now and I am looking at island lighting too! I found the Pottery Barn light beautiful but the scale might not be right. The lantern would be my first choice. It's classic and will never go out of style. My second choice would be the Fleur de Lis although I worry it might be too much unless the rest of your kitchen is really simple. By the way, I love your blog:)

Before I read your choice, my choice was the fleur de lys. It still is my unbiased choice, although the others are also pretty. The burlap is great, but I would not want it in a kitchen. My second choice would be any of the lanterns.Best...Victoria

Love the last two also, I prefer the double fixture- you can never have too much light in the kitchen and put it on a dimmer. I agree with others that if the shade comes sans the fleur de lis that would make it perfect!

The fleur de lys or the steel drum would look great with the new counter tops. Depends on the overall look you want. But either way, I know you'll make it look great! You have a wonderful sense of style.

I have two baker's lights from Restoration Hardware that I love; large square lights with ribs going down. I made the mistake of not purchasing the mini pendent light that matched to go over my sink. Eight years later, I still want a light over my sink and now I can't find one I like.

Classic Lantern or Large Pendant from pottery barn! I love the classic lantern styles! What fun! I am using a burlap drum light in a clients kitchen, but it is in the eating area ... and hoping it does okay since it is not in the "grease and heat" of the cooking area! Can't wait to see what you do!

Fleur de Lys.. that is a darling piece. I love the sexy curve of the metal brackets.. and the shade is fun piece. Although loving those pottery barn pieces too, but the fleur de lys has more character!

I am in the same boat looking for a lantern, chandelier or pendant for my kitchen island. I have already purchased, hung and returned 3 different styles.I too liked the Wisteria lantern but was afraid the brown tin looked a little bit cheap at eye level. I loved the Pottery Barn lantern but when hung it cast a large retangle on the ceiling when lit. it bothered me so back it went. I currently have a wrought iron sphere that I found at Lowes but don't think it is the perfect find.Please let me know if you find any other beauties. The search is making me and my family crazy.Jen Borbabb2339@aol.com

*** Sweetie, the ONLY place you could keep that TOO FAB BURLAP one clean (in a kitchen, that is!), would be at MY house... (you guessed it! I'm not much of a cook anymore ~ I just love a p*r*e*t*t*y kitchen to LOOK at and WALK thru!!!! Grins...)~~~!!!

Seriously tho, all have good/great/fab looks, but IMHO, some have questionably good "characteristics"... IE: I'd (personally) stay AWAY from anything too fleur de lys. And, while I have dimmers on absolutely EVERY single light in our home, I STILL would never be pleased w/ the look of a "bare bulb"... (they remind me of some kind of "interrogation" process where the criminal admits "OKAY, OKAY! I DID IT! I DID IT! Just turn that light off me!"... (Smiles!)... Honestly Delores, I just don't think YOU would be happy with that effect...

There all great choices. If you don't want to replace it right away, stay away from the burlap. I do like it , but it is trendy. We might only see burlap for another year or so. you have such good taste, I know you will pick out the best one. Cant wait to see what you will pick.

My favorite is the Mini Pendants, I actually considered those to go over my island when I did a complete kitchen makeover a couple of years ago. I would have put three over the island. My second choice would be the steel drum. All of them are stunning and any that you decide upon will be perfect.

Shades of Light has a store and an outlet here in Richmond. I love to browse in both. I have bought several light fixtures from them and they have all been excellent quality. I like the fleur de lys and the large Pottery Barn one the best. xo,Sherry

The lighting fixture that you are considering from Shades of Light is available from CYAN (To the Trade Only) at half the price. Just returned from High Point Market and saw them there for $225. My friend purchased one last year and it is in her breakfast room. I love the way it looks.

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